Carnie Wilson: Bell's palsy is scary, a challenge

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While the exact cause of Bell's palsy is not known, it is believed to be the result of swelling and inflammation of the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face. As the 44-year-old noted in her tweet, it's the left side of the face she is struggling with and trying out treatments for.

To a fan who expressed concern, the Wilson Phillips singer reassured, "Don't be scared. It's about stress management!!!" She later added, "Feeling love from Ya'll. Love you all back. I am listening to Frank Sinatra. Really calming."

In hindsight, it appears Carnie Wilson, who is the mother of two young girls, had hinted she was unwell before the disorder reveal. She tweeted previously, "I'm having such challenges right now - I'm praying for peace, health , order and serenity. Love everyone's tweets back to me. Luv u allxxxx."

Attempting to look on the bright side, the singer, seen above performing on Mar. 2 in Miami shared, "Thought today - when life suddenly gives you a hurdle..... JUMP over it and don't look back."

Our thoughts go out to Carnie Wilson as she copes with her Bell's palsy diagnosis.